FEAST SIGNAGE

CLIENT NEEDS & PROJECT SCOPE

This project was a custom hand-painted logo for Feast, a downtown Toronto restaurant that specialized in allergy-friendly and sensitivity-conscious dining. Located at 881 Queen St W, directly across from Trinity Bellwoods Park, the restaurant sought to make its branding highly visible to foot traffic along this busy corridor.

The client was particularly passionate about creating an inclusive space for people with dietary restrictions, filling a gap in the food industry that often overlooks these needs. They reached out for a large-scale logo to be painted on an interior concrete feature wall, positioned directly across from the main display area—ensuring maximum visibility both inside the restaurant and from the street.

EXECUTION & TECHNIQUES

The project presented some unique challenges, particularly working with a raw poured concrete surface. While concrete is highly porous and holds paint well, its rough texture required a careful, methodical approach to achieve crisp lines and clean typography.

• Surface Preparation:

  • The client was initially unsure if the unfinished concrete could hold paint, but this surface type actually adheres well, making it an excellent candidate for a painted mural.

• Projection & Layout:

  • The logo was projected onto the wall at night, allowing for precise tracing of the design.
  • This method ensured that all circular and linear elements remained proportionally accurate, despite the wall’s uneven surface.

• Painting & Detailing:

  • Larger areas were hand-painted using brushwork and fill techniques, while more intricate details and fine lettering required specialty paint markers to maintain sharpness.
  • Given the small text elements in the design, using refillable paint markers allowed us to achieve clean, legible lettering without excessive touch-ups.
  • In areas where the texture was particularly rough, additional coats of paint were applied, and in some instances, taping techniques were used to maintain crisp edges.

FINAL IMPACT

The finished sign gave Feast a bold, stylish brand presence inside the restaurant, making it an eye-catching focal point. The monochromatic palette complemented the industrial aesthetic of the space, blending seamlessly with the raw concrete while maintaining strong contrast for visibility.

With its prime location facing Trinity Bellwoods Park, the sign also functioned as an external advertisement, drawing in foot traffic from one of Toronto’s most active and vibrant neighborhoods.

Though Feast has since closed, this project remains a standout example of integrating branding with interior architecture, proving that even rough, unconventional surfaces can serve as excellent canvases for custom signage.

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